Lorraine Doris Arens, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at her home.

Lorraine was born on December 21, 1924, in Forest City, Iowa, to Clifton and Lila (Olson) Baker. On November 30, 1940, she was united in marriage to Lawrence J. “Bud” Arens at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Austin. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1981.

Lorraine was a retired employee of Hormel Foods and a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed her ladies card club, flowering, the casino, watching her birds, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her three children, Barb Harmon of Oakdale, Larry (Linda) Arens of Austin, Greg Arens of Austin; seven grandchildren, Gina, Heidi, Mike, Todd, Holly, Eric, Aaron; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; a niece and nephew.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lyle Baker; granddaughter, Kelly; son-in-law, Jim Harmon; daughter-in-law, Sinthia.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Father Dale Tupper officiating. There will be a 5:30 p.m. wake service on Tuesday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. and also one hour before the service at the church on Wednesday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 ]

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Duane Nielsen went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 22, 2009.

Duane was born in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, on May 30, 1931 to Kasper and May (Gilbert) Nielsen. He attended country school and Grand Meadow High School. In 1952 he entered the Army and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky for his entire two years.

In 1955 he married Janet Sanborn, together they had five children. For over thirty years Duane owned his own company, servicing metering and control equipment found in water and waste water treatment plants. Upon retirement, the Nielsen's moved to Arizona and Duane worked for several years at the Scottsdale water campus.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lyle.

He is survived by a sister, Verla Holtan of Rochester, Minnesota wife, Janet of Scottsdale, Arizona and children Rose of St Paul, Minnesota, Dale of Shoreview, Minnesota David (Rhonda) of Rapid City, South Dakota, Tom (Phil) of Woodhaven, New York and Douglas (Stephanie) of Glendale, Arizona and six grandchildren: Nora Maxwell, Joshua, Lindsey, Ty, Bryce and Brooke Nielsen.

Donations may be given to David Opap, Spring of Hope International, 1223 Regis Terrace NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Memorial Service at Shoreview Community Center, 4580 N. Victoria Street (at Highway 96) in Shoreview, MN 55126 on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M.

[ Published in Star Tribune on July 31, 2009 ]

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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

NIELSEN, DUANE W.
B: 30 May 1931
D: 22 Jul 2009
AGE: 78
RES: 85260 (Scottsdale, Maricopa, AZ)
SSN: Minnesota 468-40-0068

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OSAGE CITY CEMETERY, OSAGE, MITCHELL, IOWA:

DUANE WILLARD NIELSEN
CPL US ARMY
KOREA

30 MAY 1931 -- 22 JUL 2009

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Vivian Madeline Jennings, 93, of Grand Meadow and formerly of Austin, died Friday, May 27, 2011, at Meadow Manor in Grand Meadow.

Vivian was born April 11, 1918, in Grand Meadow to John and Mary (Spellman) Jennings.

Survivors include her sister, Lorraine Jennings of Grand Meadow; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Calvary Cemetery with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Arrangements by Mayer Funeral Home.

Austin Daily Herald online, June 1, 2011

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Memorial service for Howard “Ben” Williams will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, with the Rev. Neal Solomonson officiating. Burial will take place in the Ostrander Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy, and one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday.

Ben Williams, 53, of LeRoy, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at his home in LeRoy, following a battle with cancer.

Ben was born May 21, 1958, in Chillicothe, Missouri, to Donald and Helen (Ackerman) Williams. He attended and graduated from Riceville High School in Riceville, Iowa, in 1976 and was united in marriage to Karen Berg on July 17, 1998, in Las Vegas, Nev. Ben was working as a dispatcher for Krueger Trucking in Austin, where he had been employed since the spring of 2003.

He enjoyed camping, 4-wheeling, gardening, being outdoors, the Minnesota Twins and the Green Bay Packers; and he liked spending time with his friends and family; especially his granddaughter Izabella.

He is survived by his wife Karen of LeRoy; his children, Jennifer (Matt) Blunt of St Ansgar, Iowa, Ashley Lindahl of Mankato and Joshua Williams of LeRoy; two grandchildren, Skylar and Izabella, Blunt of St Ansgar, Iowa; his parents, Don and Helen Williams of Nevada, Iowa; and brothers, Don (Beth) Williams of Nevada, Iowa, Jim (Karen) Williams of Barron, Wis., Jerry (Jody) Williams of Fairbury, Neb., Gary (Deb) Williams of Altoona, Iowa, Glen (Pam) Williams of Stacyville, Iowa and Richard (Tracy) Williams of St Ansgar, Iowa; also sister-in-laws, Donna (Gordie) Briggs of Rochester, Eileen Voyna of Ostrander and Sheri Rowe of Riceville, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mother and father-in-law, two brother-in-laws, one uncle and one great-niece.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

[ Rochester Post-Bulletin -- May 27, 2011 -- www.postbulletin.com ]

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Gary “Shoey” E. Schumacher, 69, died suddenly in his Sioux Falls home on May 30, 2011.

His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 3, at Miller West Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from noon until the start of the service on Friday. Burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Gary was born on November 18, 1941, in Austin, Minnesota, to Harold (Betty) Rosenbrock Schumacher. He graduated from Austin High School in 1960. Gary married the love of his life, Sharon Hynie on Jan. 3, 1962, in Hot Springs, S.D. After their marriage, Gary enlisted in the US Air Force. In 1978, the couple moved to Sioux Falls, and Gary began working for MEPS. He worked there until 1982. At that time, Gary graduated with a bachelor’s degree and began working as a Veteran’s Service Officer.

Gary was an avid collector of trains, coins and numerous other items. He always enjoyed attending State Fairs and carnivals, especially when he could take his grandson, Jackson with him. Jackson meant everything to Gary. He was Gary’s shining light. Gary was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, the coin club in Sioux Falls and the American Legion.

Gary is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughter, Shawna Schumacher; son, Kent (Linda) Schumacher; grandson, Jackson; sisters-in-law, Sonja (Robert) Brandt and Jeanette (Floyd) Kotval; aunts, nieces, nephews and two cats, Larson and Snow Flake.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thu., June 2, 2011

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Tammy Jo (Moucha) Piveral, 44, of Lathrop, Missouri, passed away May 30, 2011, at Liberty Hospital in Liberty, Missouri. She was born on December 11, 1966, in Austin, Minnesota. Tammy lived in Minnesota until moving in 1997 to Perren, Missouri, and then Lathrop.

Survivors include her husband, Leroy; father and step-mother, Larry and Nancy Moucha; mother, Joann Moucha,; brothers, Donald Whipple, Jeffrey Moucha, Steven Moucha and Todd Moucha (Esther); sister, Cindy Mathison (Tom); step-daughter, Crystal Hens; step-granddaughter, Kirsten; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral and graveside services will be held 1 p.m. June 4, 2011, at the Bohemian Cemetery in Myrtle Minn. Friends and relatives are invited to a gathering at Mapleview Community Hall after the service. Arrangements are by Park Lawn Lathrop Chapel (816) 740-4658.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thu., June 2, 2011

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Donald H. Pike, 83 of Austin, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the Austin Medical Center.

Donald Harold Pike was born April 27, 1928, at Park Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Harold and Lillian (Baker) Pike. He graduated from Austin High School and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Don was married to Norma Schulze on December 4, 1954, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. He worked as a welder in the mechanical division at Hormel Foods until his retirement in 1985.

Don was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Fidelity Lodge 39 AF & AM, Osman Shrine Temple, the Eagles, Elks and American Legion. He had many hobbies including fishing, hunting, camping, bowling and playing cards and was a motorcycle and car enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother and sister, Ethel.

Don is survived by his wife, Norma Pike of Austin; son, Ed Pike of Austin; sisters and brothers, Donna (Andy) Karlsgodt of Alexandria, Minn., Delma Wade of Chattanooga, Tenn., Raymond Pike of Isle, Minn., Violet (Bion) Henderson of Goleta, Calif., Lois (Harold) Davis of Lemon Grove, Calif., Edith (Don) Zabel of Wells, Minn., Joanne Maxfield of Austin, Clayton (Carol) Pike of Billings, Mont., Charleen (Richard) Reed of Austin, Glen (Marlene) Pike of Billings, Mont., Dean (Janice) Pike of Adams; sister-in-law, Ione Kalstad of Cottage Grove, Minn.; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church with the Reverend Ron Barnett officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery with Austin Post 91 American Legion in charge of military rites. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Thursday, with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. conducted by Fidelity Lodge 39 AF&AM. There will be visitation at the church on Friday for one hour before the service.

Austin Daily Herald online, Thu., June 2, 2011

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Esther Louise Nelson, 92, of Lyle, died March 28, 2002, at Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

She was born March 24, 1910, to Peter Henry and Minnie (Sievert) Fahje in Elkton, where she resided until 1914 when the family moved to Kenmare, S.D. On Sept. 6, 1936, she married Francis L. Nelson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenmare, N.D. They moved to Lyle in 1938 where her husband continues to live after her death.

She was a member of WELCA at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle. She held offices including president of Lyle Study Club and Woodbury Willing Workers. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking.

Survivors include husband, Francis Nelson, Lyle; children, Shirley (Nels) Golberg, St. Ansgar, Iowa; Jean Nelson, Lyle; Roger (Marge) Nelson, Lyle; Lois (Ronald) Peters, Austin; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters-in-law, Irene Fahje and Helen Fahje; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alice; brothers, John, Walter, Bernie, Martin and Lester.

Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m., today, March 29, 2002, at the funeral home and Saturday at the church one hour before the service.

Service: 1 p.m., Saturday, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle with the Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating.

Interment: Woodbury Cemetery.

Funeral Home: Worlein Funeral Home, Austin.

[Austin Daily Herald, circa March 29, 2002]

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ESTHER LOUISE NELSON

LYLE, MINNESOTA - Esther Louise Nelson, 92, of Lyle, Minn., died Thursday (March 28, 2002) at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

She was born on March 24, 1910, to Peter Henry and Minnie (Sievert) Fahje in Elkton, Minn., where she resided until 1914, when the family moved to Kenmare, N.D.

Esther married Francis L. Nelson on Sept. 6, 1936, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kenmare. They moved to Lyle, Minn., in 1938, where they have lived until the present time. Esther enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking and was a member of WELCA at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Lyle. She held offices including president of Lyle Study Club and Woodbury Willing Workers.

Survivors include her husband, Francis Nelson of Lyle, Minn.; children, Shirley (Nels) Golberg of St. Ansgar, Jean Nelson of Lyle, Minn., Roger (Marge) Nelson of Lyle, Minn., and Lois (Ronald) Peters of Austin, Minn.; nine grandchildren, Lisa (John) Dockstader, Brent (Karla) Golberg, Wendy (Chris) Patterson, Joel (Carrie) Nelson, Janelle (John) Achenbach, Mark Nelson, Tracey (James) Crews, and Rhonda Grandy, Robert (Marla) Peters; 12 great-grandchildren, Zachary and Derick Helgeson, Alison Golberg, Garrett and Alexander Patterson, Lucy Nelson, Brianna Achenbach, Jamie and Amy Crews, Cody and Colten Grandy, and Nathan Peters; one great-great-grandchild, Jaden Crews; sisters-in-law, Irene Fahje and Helen Fahje; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Minnie Fahje; sister, Alice; brothers, John, Walter, Bernie, Martin and Lester.

Her funeral will be held at 1 p.m. today at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Lyle, with The Rev. Barbara Finley-Shea officiating. Interment will be in Woodbury Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Friday at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin, Minn., and at the church one hour before the service today. The family prefers memorials.

Worlein Funeral Home, (507) 433-5000.

GLOBE GAZETTE MARCH 30, 2002

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David Walfred Asp, a former resident of Austin, Minnesota, was 90 years young when he passed away unexpectedly the early afternoon of Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at his residence at McKenna Crossings in Prior Lake.

Dave Walfred Asp was born June 24, 1920, to the late Charles and Inga (Iverson) Asp in Thief River Falls. He served in the C.C.C., and in the Navy, during World War II. Dave married Ardis Lavanger on July 18, 1947, at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo.

He graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead in 1951. Dave began selling Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance while a student at Concordia. He remained with Lutheran Brotherhood for more than 35 years, serving 25 years as a general agent in Austin. where he and Ardis made their home. Dave retired in 1985. He and Ardis moved to Faribault in 2003, before relocating to Prior Lake in 2010.

Dave was a faithful member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Austin, and Bethel Ridge Lutheran Church in Faribault. A private pilot and proud Airstream owner, Dave loved traveling by air in his Cherokee 6, and over the road, usually behind the wheel of a Cadillac. He was an active member of the Lions Club of Austin, Civil Air Patrol and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He enjoyed painting, woodworking, bird watching and coffee with friends. He delighted in time spent with family.

Dave’s effervescent personality, gentle spirit and loyal nature were a testament to the Lord he served. His family and many friends are truly blessed to have known and loved him. He will be loved and missed by Ardis, his wife of 64 years; children: Stephen (Susan) Asp, Jean (Dale) Torgerson, Paul (Joy) Asp; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings: Charles Asp, Paul Asp, Barbara (Ted) Galambos; sisters-in-law, Betty Asp, Lillie Asp.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Oliver, Arthur, Mildred, Harold, James, George, Robert and Bjarne.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN, and one hour prior to the service at church. A celebration of life service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Bethel Ridge Lutheran Church 1503 Bethel Court, Faribault, MN. Pastor Ron Wik will officiate. David will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis with full military honors.

Memorials preferred and will be distributed in Dave’s memory by the family. Arrangements are made by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Prior Lake Chapel, www.ballardsunderfuneral.com.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD online - (Saturday) June 4, 2011

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Barbara Ann Johannsen, 78, of Austin, Minnesota, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester.

Ann was born on September 28, 1932, at Austin, the daughter of William C. and Laura L. (Groom) Pribble. She graduated from Austin High School and Winona State University. Ann was married to Robert E. Johannsen on January 1, 1953, at Austin. They resided in Austin and she was a teacher with the Austin Public Schools.

Ann was a member of the First Congregational Church and Unity Chapter 29 Order of the Eastern Star. She had several hobbies including needlepoint, knitting, sewing and playing bridge. In her retirement, Ann has traveled extensively around the world.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert E. Johannsen and a granddaughter, Rachael.

Ann is survived by her children, Brent A. Johannsen (Theresa) Chouteau, Okla., Sarah J. Johannsen (Wolfgang) of Waldems, Germany; Robert D. Johannsen of Austin; grandchildren, Anna Doyle (James), Michelle Johannsen and Max Johannsen; two great-grandchildren.

There will be a memorial gathering 2 p.m. Thursday June 9, 2011, in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 1910 3rd Ave. NW. A private family interment was held at Oakwood Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to the American Cancer Society. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Tuesday, June 7, 2011 ]

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Dorothy Evelyn Meany of Austin, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the age of 87.

Dorothy was born on Nov. 11, 1923, in Towoomba, Queensland, Australia.

She met Rayburn Dillon Earl while he was serving during World War II in Australia. She married Rayburn and moved to the United States, where they made their home in Austin. She later married Thomas Francis Meany and moved to Minneapolis, and then Ft. Myers, Fla.

She is survived by daughters: Dee Earl, Susan (John) Murphy, Margret Maker (Brooke Bassett), Helen (Jon) Liss, Ruth Meany and sons: Francis Patrick (Sally) Meany and Shaun (Cherise) Meany. She was known as “Grandma GoGo” to grandchildren: Jennifer (Steve) Johnson, Jill (Tony) Rollie, Liza Liss (John Tedesco), Simon Crane (Emily Stone) Thomas (Julie) Meany, Louis (Thea) DeRudder, Mara Liss (Adam Prybelski), Gavin Meany, Jill (Tony) Rollie, Zoe Taylor, Rachel Liss (Justin Baratz), Alison DeRudder, and Evan Meany; as well as by eight great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Terry (Barbara) Meany, sisters-in-law, Helen (Dick) Wellin, Ruth Murphy (Paul Mohrbacher) and Anne Huntley and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Francis Meany; parents, Albert Robert and Doris Evelyn (Gohring) Kuhneman; and her brother, John “Jack” (Alice) Kuhneman.

A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. June 13, 2011, at the Historic Hormel Home, 208 Fourth Ave. NW in Austin. Dorothy graciously donated her body to the Mayo Medical Center for medical education purposes. Interment will be at a later date at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Diabetes Association or your favorite charity.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD online - (Saturday) June 4, 2011

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Evelyn Libersky, 88 of Lyle, died Sunday evening, May 29, 2011.

She was born to John and Tena (Koenen) Ruiter on September 19, 1922. After traveling with her father’s work as railroad depot agent, Evelyn’s family made Lyle their home. As a young woman, she worked at the local soda fountain where she met Ray Wayne Libersky.

She married Wayne Libersky on September 1, 1945, in Nashua, Iowa, upon his return from World War II. They built their home in Lyle where she lived for more than 65 years.

Evelyn will be remembered for her vibrant personality, homemade doughnuts, flower garden, ornate quilts and deep love for her family and friends.

She is survived by her grandson, Jason Libersky (Manuela); and daughter-in-law, Dee Libersky.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne in 2002; and son, Larry in 2007.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Mona, Iowa. A reception will follow at her home in Lyle.

Austin Daily Herald online, June 1, 2011

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Gladys Leona Roy, 95 of Adams, Minnesota, died Thursday June 2, 2011, at the Oaklawn Health Care Center, Mankato where she has resided since March of 2010.

Gladys was born on December 9, 1915, at Elkton the daughter of Gustav L. and Lena (Anderson) Hanson. She graduated as salutatorian from Elkton High School and was married to Robert I. Roy on July 9, 1939, at the First Presbyterian Church in LeRoy. The Roy’s lived in Austin where Gladys was a homemaker and served as a Girl Scout Leader and Cub Scout Den Mother.

In 1961 the Roy’s moved Adams where she was a member of Little Cedar Lutheran Church and very active in circle and WELCA and the American Legion Auxiliary. Gladys was an avid Twins fan and loved to dance. She also learned to play the organ by ear and played for many family gatherings.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Beverly and Roger Stoufer, Mankato; grandchildren: Bradley Roy, Austin, Scott Roy, Aberdeen, S.D., Shelly Stoufer, Mankato, David Stoufer, Mankato, Chad Stoufer, Mankato; sister-in-law:, Millie Hanson, Pine Grove, Mich., nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Roger six brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, at the Little Cedar Lutheran Church, Adams. Interment will be at the Little Cedar Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the Little Cedar Lutheran Church.

The family prefers memorials to Little Cedar Lutheran Church or the American Red Cross. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD online - (Saturday) June 4, 2011

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MRS. WALTER GILMORE

Mrs. Walter Gilmore, 76, died Tuesday at her home in San Bisto, Calif. She was the former Lottie Churchill of Austin.

She is survived by her husband; two sons; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Cotter, Mrs. Theodore Olson, Austin.

Funeral services will be held at San Bisto.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - (Friday) FEB 2, 1962, PG 2

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Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Weber, 208 First Ave. NW, Austin, Minnesota, will be held at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Church. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Rosary service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the Mayer Funeral Home.

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Funeral services for Sidney V. Barkhuff, 56, 206 First Ave. SW, will be held at 2 p.m. saturday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Rev. A. Swenson officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call at the Jordan Mortuary until noon Saturday and at the church until the time of the funeral service.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - (Friday) FEB 2, 1962, PG 2

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Wayne E. Miller, 81, died peacefully at the farm home in rural Oakland on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, after a lifelong association of medical problems.

Wayne was born April 24, 1930, in Austin to Edward and Evelyn “Dora” (Torrens) Miller. On June 21, 1958, he married Leona M. Haberman in St. Joseph.

Wayne was a farmer. His love included the farm, his family, his friends, his faith and his church. He was a member of the Freeborn County Beef Processors, the Minnesota Angus Association, the Mower County Cattlemen’s Association, FFA, 4-H, and St. Edward’s Catholic Church. He was active in 4-H and FFA in his youth and later as an adult, exhibiting livestock at the county fairs, the Minnesota State Fair, Omaha and Denver. His angus herd, Tinkle Bell Angus, was his pride and joy — especially in the spring with the new baby calves.

Wayne celebrated his 81st birthday on Easter Sunday this year. It was the first time this had ever happened, as Easter isn’t supposed to be as late in April for another 50 years.

Survivors include his wife, Leona Miller of Oakland; four daughters, Susan (Brian) Cook of Moscow, Patricia (Bob) Engle of Boston, Mass., Linda Dahl (friend, Jeff) of Longmont, Colo., Karen (Glen) Rothgery of Oakland; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Raymond (Mavis) Miller of Austin; extended family, Elizabeth DeBeau, Scott Reinartz, Whinny and many kids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Francis; and Miller cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The casket bearers will be Glen Rothgery, Scott Reinartz, Jeff Holmes, Bob Engle, Zach Miller-McCall, P.J. Engle, Brian Cook, Megan McMann, Heather Dahl.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, June 10, 2011 ]

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Funeral services for Mrs. Loraine Playle, Brownsdale, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Baptist Church, Brownsdale, Rev. Frank Peterson officiating. Temporary interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Worlein Funeral Home until noon Friday and at the church from 1 to 2 p.m.

[Austin Herald, Thu., Jan. 25, 1962]

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Loraine McCoy Playle, daughter of John and Frances McCoy, was born at Unionville, Missouri, October 31, 1876.

On Oct. 12 1898, she was united in marriage to Silas W. Playle of Montezuma, Iowa. To this union three children were born. Forrest of Brownsdale, Clarence, who died at the age of 17 months, and a son who died at birth.

The family resided on farms near New Sharon, Iowa, and LeRoy, Minnesota. In 1911 they moved to a farm near Lansing. In Sept. 1930 Mr. Playle passed away.

In 1931 Mrs. Playle moved to Brownsdale, where she resided until her death. For the past six months she had been in failing health and on Jan. 8, 1962 was taken to St. Olaf Hospital where she remained until her death on January 24, 1962.

Her parents, six sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn, her son, Forrest of Brownsdale; two grandsons, Gerald F. with the Air Force, and William of Brownsdale; three great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; two sisters, mrs. George Speaks (Jennie), Unionville, Mrs. A.L. McClenahow (Frances), of Detroit, Michigan.

Source: AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - (Friday) Feb 2, 1962, pg 2

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Funeral services for Mrs. Rose B. Lewis, 402 First Ave., SW, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Worlein Funeral Home, Dr. W. Law officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - (Friday) FEB 2, 1962, PG 2

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Funeral services for Fred L. Whitcomb, 801 12th St. NW, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mayer Funeral Home. Rev. Clare Karsten officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery with the VFW in charge of military rites.

AUSTIN DAILY HERALD - (Friday) FEB 2, 1962, PG 2

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BORN IN AUSTIN, MINNESOTA

Marilyn Elizabeth Helfter, age 83, of New Haven, Iowa, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center Emergency Room in Osage. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven with Rev. Ray E. Atwood officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in New Haven. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Champion-Bucheit Funeral Home in Osage with a rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Marilyn was born October 2, 1927, in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Loren and Frances (Kortuem) Reed. She graduated from St. Augustine Catholic High School in Austin in 1945. On April 7, 1947, she married Donald J. Helfter at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Marilyn was a farm wife and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in New Haven and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Marilyn enjoyed reading, Scrabble, puzzle books, gardening, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Donald J. Helfter of New Haven; her children, Michael (Eileen) Helfter of Jasper, Indiana, Frank (Joann) Helfter of Osage, Theresa (Dale) Newton of Stacyville, Ellen (Mark) Vogel of Scottsdale, Arizona, Henry Helfter of Hollandale, Minnesota, Mary Helfter and husband Bill Thompson of Primghar, Rebecca Helfter of Wilmington, Delaware, Anthony (Kristy) Helfter of New Haven; grandchildren, Todd and Ryan Helfter, Kayla Williams, Christopher Helfter,Nick Newton, Allison Schroeder, Diana Newton, Dana and Scott Vogel, Adam, Kiel and Ellen Helfter; seven great-grandchildren, a sister, Sharon Miller and two brothers, Richard (Char) Reed and Clifton (Nancy) Reed, all of Austin, Minnesota.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Ken; a granddaughter, Rhonda Wagner; a great-grandson, Tyler Wagner; and a sister, Dorothy Schroeder.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.champion-bucheitfuneralhome.comChampion-Bucheit Funeral Home, Osage (641) 732-3706.

[ Mitchell County Press ]

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BORN IN MOWER COUNTY

The funeral service for Richard J. Kenevan, of Circle Pines, and formerly of Albert Lea, Minnesota, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Salem Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Rev. Mark Niethammer will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by Albert Lea veteran’s organizations. Visitation will be at Salem Lutheran Church on Friday from 9:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Bonnerup Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard died on Sunday, June 5, 2011, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Circle Pines.

He was born on July 22, 1936, in Austin, Mower county, Minnesota, the son of James and Marjorie (Tuttle) Kenevan. He graduated from Albert Lea High School and then served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He had served in the National Guard as well as the Air Force before his honorable discharge.

After he returned home from the service he graduated from the Minnesota School of Business. He married Shirley Dilling on August 25, 1957, at Salem Lutheran Church. Richard and Shirley made their home in Albert Lea, and Richard operated Kenevan Realty for many years. Health issues forced his retirement in 2001, and they moved to Circle Pines in 2009. He was currently a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Circle Pines and had been a member of East Freeborn Lutheran and Salem Lutheran, while in Albert Lea. Richard had served as district chairman for the Faithful Beaver District of the Boy Scouts, and also president of the American Cancer Society where he had been one of the original organizers of the Bike-A-Thon in our area. He was a member of the American Legion. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of Circle Pines; daughter, Katherine (LeRoy) Ellingson of Atlanta, Ga.; son, Charles (Cathy) Kenevan, of Blaine; grandchildren: Steven Curtis Thompson of Clemson, S.C., Samuel Charles Kenevan and Joseph Richard Kenevan of Blaine; brothers: David (Ruth) Kenevan of Albert Lea, Michael (Karla) Kenevan of Columbus, Wis., Daniel (Louise) Kenevan of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Mark (Mina) Kenevan, of Columbus, Wis.; sister, Mary (Dan) Brace of Pickens, S.C.; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Roger, in infancy.

Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., June 8, 2011

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Lila Mae Jansen, 86, of Austin, Minnesota, died at St. Mark’s Apartments Monday evening, June 6, 2011.

Lila Mae Crider was born March 6, 1925, in Hammond, Indiana, to Edward and Lorene (Rathbun) Crider. Lila has lived in Austin the last ten years of her life and loved the friends she has made while living at St. Mark’s Apartments.

She is survived by daughters, Karen (Marvin) Peters of Austin, Karyl (William) Betsinger of Blaine; three grandchildren, Todd Peters of Fargo, N.D., Tony Betsinger of Blaine, Brian Betsinger, Blaine; four great-grandchildren, Darac Peters, Alecs Peters, Jaryd Peters, Taylor DeGroat; nieces; nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Kenneth Fleming.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Worlein Funeral Home in Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.worlein.com. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to St. Marks Apartments.

Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., June 8, 2011

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Katherine (Kate) Gusts, 85, of Walker, Minnesota, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at her son’s home in Janesville, MN.

Born on November 3, 1925, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Babette and Johann Kreutzer, Kate grew up and attended school in Nuremberg. During World War II, she met and married her husband Karlis while he was stationed in Nuremberg. In 1949, Kate and Karl moved to the United States with their daughter, Elsa, to Grand Meadow, Minn., and lived there for two years before they moved to Austin. While in Austin, Kate worked in the restaurant and retail fields until she retired to Walker in 1982.

Kate was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Leech Lake Red Hat Society and the Leech Lake Senior Citizen’s Center in Walker. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, reading, and watching John Wayne movies. Kate especially enjoyed visiting with family and spending time with friends in Walker. She was a very stoic woman of strong faith and conviction.

Kate is survived by four daughters and one son, Elsa and Harry Roberts of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Helmut and Lucinda Gusts of Janesville, Betty and Richard Johnson of Austin, Netty and Joe Pacino of Lodi, Calif., and Sandra and Joe Mendes of Leesburg, Va. Kate was blessed with nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and her canine companion, Yuki.

Kate was preceded in death by her husband Karlis; parents Babette and Johann Kreutzer; brother Eduard Kreutzer.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Hope Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 506, Walker, MN, 56484-0506, or Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospice, P.O. Box 8673, Mankato, MN, 56002-8673.

Austin Daily Herald online, Wed., June 8, 2011

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Kevin Forrest Dammen, 20, of Austin, Minnesota, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, in the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior.

Kevin was born on October 5, 1990, in Austin, to Mike Dammen and Dana (Bishop). He graduated from Austin High School in 2009 and was a student at Winona State University. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, co-founder of the Winona State University Ski Club, member of the Winona State University Cross Country team, and co-founder of the J.C. Hormel Nature Center Ski Race. Kevin enjoyed running, skiing, unicycling, storm chasing, kayaking, slack lining, online electronic repair, hiking, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his parents, Dana and Mike Steichen of Austin, Mike Dammen of Hollandale; twin brother, Kyle Dammen of Austin; sister, Michelle Dammen of Austin; brother, Carter Steichen of Austin; grandparents, Dean and Agnes Bishop of Austin, Anton Dammen of Austin, Roman and Margaret Steichen of Austin; love of his life, Michelle Johannsen of Austin.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Joan Dammen.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Joe Fogal officiating. There will be a 6:30 p.m. wake service on Saturday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour before the service at the church on Sunday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

The casket bearers will be Kyle Dammen, Michelle Dammen, Carter Steichen, Michelle Johannsen, Ben Bachmeier, Tim Erickson, Chris Folken, Travis Hawley.

Memorials are preferred to the J.C. Hormel Nature Center or St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Source: Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, June 10, 2011

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Winona State student dies in kayaking accident

The Winona State University community is mourning the loss of sophomore Kevin Dammen.

WASHBURN, Wis. (AP) -- Authorities have identified the man who died after his kayak capsized in Lake Superior while on a trip with his brother and two college friends.

Bayfield County sheriff's officials say 20-year-old Kevin Dammen of Austin and the others encountered 4-foot waves after they left Little Sand Bay Tuesday. The waves submerged one of the kayaks, and as the other three turned around to help, Dammen's kayak capsized. Deputies say Dammen directed the two still in their kayaks to help the other person in the water. As they paddled to a nearby island, they lost sight of Dammen.

The U.S. Coast Guard found Dammen about 8 p.m. after he was in the water for several hours. Chief Sheriff's Deputy Dan Clark says Lake Superior, even on a hot day, can cause hypothermia in about 30 minutes.

Source: www.weau.com - Posted: Jun 9, 2011

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NEWS RELEASE FROM: Winona State University:

WINONA, Minn. – The Winona State University community is mourning the loss of sophomore Kevin Dammen, who died in a kayaking accident June 7 near the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior.

Dammen, 20, was from Austin, Minnesota, and a 2009 graduate of Austin High School. He joined the WSU community in fall 2009 and was a Computer Science major. Dammen was a member of the WSU cross country team, along with his twin brother, Kyle, also a student at WSU. Kevin and Kyle Dammen represented WSU in both the conference and NCAA regional meets in fall 2010.

"Kevin had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed doing anything out-of-doors," said Neal Mundahl, cross country head coach. "He was always curious, asking questions about running, shoes, nature, and anything else that came up. He will be deeply missed by all members of our team. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Kevin's family in this time of sorrow. We will be dedicating our season next fall to the memory of Kevin."

Counseling and support services are being made available to all members of the university community who may be affected by the loss.

Said Connie J. Gores, Vice President for Student Life & Development: “As we mourn the loss of this active young man, please keep Kevin’s family and friends in your thoughts and hearts. Although our community may not be together physically, we are united in spirit. I encourage you to reach out and connect with others. The comfort and support we offer each other may help to make peace with this tremendous loss.”

[ www.weau.com 6/10/11 ]

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Kayaker dies after spill into Lake Superior

By: Steve Kuchera, Duluth News Tribune

An afternoon kayaking trip by four college friends in the Apostle Islands turned tragic Tuesday when waves put two paddlers in the water and one of them, a 20-year-old man from Austin, Minn., died.

The area was under a small-craft advisory at the time, said Carol Christenson, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Duluth. (Gary Meader / gmeader@duluthnews.com)

An afternoon kayaking trip by four college friends in the Apostle Islands turned tragic Tuesday when waves put two paddlers in the water and one of them, a 20-year-old man from Austin, Minn., died.

Authorities identified the man who died as Kevin Dammen. The other three were Kevin’s brother, Kyle Dammen, 20, of Austin; Grant Schlicter, 21, of Winona, Minn.; and Travis Hawley, 19, of Winona. All four are enrolled at Winona State University, according to their Facebook pages.

According to the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, the kayakers were paddling the two miles from Little Sand Bay to Sand Island. They reported having fairly calm water in the bay but encountered 4-foot waves outside the bay, Bayfield County Chief Sheriff’s Deputy Dan Clark said.

The area was under a small-craft advisory at the time, said Carol Christenson, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Duluth. A measuring station in Port Wing — about 25 miles from the accident scene — recorded north-northeast winds of 25 mph gusting to 30 mph Tuesday.

“The peak wind was a 28.9-knot (33.2-mph) gust at 4:40 p.m.,” she said.

About two-thirds of the way to Sand Island one of the kayaks started taking on water in the waves. The kayak became submerged and the paddler left his boat. As the three other boaters turned around to help, Kevin Dammen’s kayak capsized. Dammen directed the two remaining kayakers to help the first person. They had him hang onto one of the boats and paddled to Sand Island. As they did, they lost sight of Dammen in the water.

Once the trio reached Sand Island, one kayaker returned to the mainland to call for help. The Bayfield County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting the missing man at 5:33 p.m. Emergency workers responded and began an air, water and shoreline search.

About 8 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard found Dammen and began CPR. Dammen was transported to Little Sand Bay, where the Ashland paramedics and Life Link III medical crew, along with the Red Cliff Ambulance EMTs, continued unsuccessful resuscitation efforts.

The cause of death was hypothermia, according to the Bayfield County coroner. Kevin Dammen was wearing a blue life jacket and the bottom half of a wet suit. Authorities believe he tried to don the wet suit only after he entered the water. Dammen’s friends reported that, when they last saw him, he was wearing the life jacket, swim trunks and a T-shirt and was carrying the wet suit when he got under way.

The water temperature was about 47 degrees, authorities said. A person without a wet suit or dry suit in water that cold will become exhausted or unconscious in 30 to 60 minutes, according to U.S. Search and Rescue Task Force data. Expected survival time is one to three hours.

“Lake Superior is unforgiving,” Clark said. “The lake — in its warmest day — can still cause hypothermia in 30 minutes. I think people underestimate the power of the cold and the power of this majestic lake.”

The Coast Guard urges paddlers to dress for the water temperature and to wear a brightly colored life jacket to increase the chance of being found quickly following an accident. Chief Petty Officer James Robertson, officer-in-charge of Station Bayfield, said the boat crew saw Kevin Dammen only after they were close because his blue life jacket blended with the color of the water.

The Apostle Islands area has been the scene of several deaths or close calls involving paddlers who overestimated their skills, were unprepared or were caught by a change in the weather.

In September 2010, two kayakers became separated on the crossing from the mainland to Sand Island. One reached the island and called searchers when he couldn’t locate his partner, a 46-year-old man from Scandia, Minn. The man’s body was found in Justice Bay off Sand Island. He had died of hypothermia.

In June 2007, two kayakers capsized between Meyers Beach and the nearby mainland sea caves. A 55-year-old Brule man died and a 52-year-old South Range man was rescued and treated for hypothermia.

In August 2004, a 23-year-old St. Germain, Wis., man died of hypothermia after his kayak capsized in the caves near Meyers Beach.

In July 2005, 31 kayakers — girls from a Minnesota camp along with four camp counselors and four guides — were rescued after a line of intense thunderstorms and high winds swept through the area while they attempted to visit the caves from Meyers Beach.

Source: www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/201251/

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BURIAL AT RED OAK GROVE CEMETERY

Signe E. Ingvalson, 90, of Blooming Prairie, died Tuesday June 7, 2011, at Prairie Manor Comfort Center after a 10-day battle with blood clots, hospitalization, surgery and heart failure.

Signe Esther Tollefson was born October 5, 1920, to Gullick and Anna Tollefson. She was born in Austin and raised on a home farm a quarter-mile north of Corning, Minn. She was the youngest of 10 children. She graduated from Austin High School and was active in school and other activities. The Church was the center of her life, (as it was for most other youth in the area) for social activities. She met her husband-to-be, Burton, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church.

Burton lived a 1.5 miles east of the Church. Both lived through the depression. Signe and Burton married at Red Oak Grove in 1941. Both were baptized, confirmed, married and now buried at Red Oak Grove.

Burton enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1941 and served for four years in the Sedalia, Mo. air-base as his final assignment. Signe joined him there with their new son Brian for the last three years. Their son, Robert, was born in Missouri. Burton was discharged in 1945 and returned to the area and worked at Hormel for a few years. In 1948 they moved to the farm where Burton was raised. Their third son, Keith, was born shortly thereafter. Burton and Signe raised their three boys there and farmed the land until 1984.

Signe was the traditional, yet progressive, farm wife. She joined in all the operations of the farm. She was not only the chief cook and baker, but washed the milking equipment every day, drove tractor, working the ground, while Burton followed behind planting. She always had a large garden and canned hundreds of quarts of fruits, vegetables and meat each year. She created wonderful meals on holidays, especially Christmas, where there would be the traditional low-fat and low-calorie meal of lutefisk and melted butter, lefse with butter and sugar, roast duck, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean hot dish, sweet potatoes with apple pie mix and pecans, fresh rolls with strawberry jam, Waldorf salad, and hot apple pie with either ice cream or American cheese on top.

Signe was active in many church and community organizations.

She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Brian and Lezlie Ingvalson, Minnetonka, Minn., and Bob and Barb Ingvalson of Richfield, Minn.; grandchildren, Karla and Jeff Ruhr of Maple Grove; Minn.; Boyd and Michelle Ingvalson of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; Kevin Ingvalson, Prior Lake, Minn.; great-grandsons, Zach and Tommy Ruhr; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton; and son, Keith Ingvalson..

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday June 13 at the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church with the Reverend Gene Leiter officiating. Interment will be at the Red Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and at the church for one hour before the service on Monday morning. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church Debt Retirement Fund.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, June 10, 2011 ]

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Nordeen Clinton Williamson, 88, formerly of Austin, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Lakewood Healthcare System in Staples, Minn.

Nordeen was born March 7, 1923, on a farm near Corning, Minnesota, to William and Ada (Guttormson) Williamson. On January 13, 1945, he was united in marriage to Shirley Jorgenson. Nordeen lived in Austin most of his life. He worked for Hormel for 40 years. On April 1, 2006, he moved to Staples, to be near his daughter and her family. Our family has many good memories of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Nordeen made many friends at the Lakewood Pines Assisted Living and Riverside Assisted Living. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting. Nordeen will be sadly and greatly missed by all.

Survivors include his daughter, Barbara (John) Schmitt of Staples; grandson, Jason (Denise) Schmitt of Madison, Wis.; granddaughters, Marnie (Tony) Loftus of Big Lake, Minn., Sheila (Ben) Busker of Staples; great-grandchildren, Jalen and Reid Busker, Isabella and Syndie Loftus, Austin Schmitt; brothers, Loren (Georgette) Williamson of Cottage Grove, Minn., James (Sonja) Williamson of Austin; sister, Inez Spitzack, of Owatonna, Minn.; brothers-in-law, Nels (Bonnie) Jorgenson of Austin, Richard (Mary) Jorgenson of Tucson, Ariz., James (Mary) Jorgenson of Austin, Minn.; sisters-in-law, Marie Graves of Dexter, Minn., Susan Jorgenson of Bloomington, Minn.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, on Feb. 8, 2000; daughter, Joanne; brothers, Roger, John, Gerald, Osmer, William; sisters, Lena, Emma, Cora, Ardell; sister-in-law, Betty Engelman.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011, at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Gregory Parrott officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

[ Austin Daily Herald online, Friday, June 10, 2011 ]

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OLE LILLEGARD

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Ole Lillegard, 92, died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Center in St. Ansgar.

A farmer in the Lyle area, he is survived by his widow, Signe; a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Mabel) Osmonson, Albert Lea; two sons, Orlanzo and Jay of Lyle; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday.

Death Notice: Austin Herald, Mon. 10-11-1965, page 12, col. 1

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1873 - Ole Lillegard - 1965

Ole Lillegard, Lyle, was born on May 23, 1873, in Nevada Township, Lyle.

He married Signe Stoe on December 5, 1899, in Lyle.

Mr. Lillegard died October 9, at the Good Samaritan Center, St. Ansgar, Iowa.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church, with Rev. Stanley Klemesrud officiating. Interment was in the Six Mile Grove Cemetery. Worlein Funeral Home, Austin, was in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Russel (Mabel) Osmonson, Albert Lea; two sons, Jay and Orlanzo Lillegard, bith of Lyle; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Obituary: Austin Herald, Oct. 1965

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Funeral services for Lois Clark will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the LeRoy Lutheran Church with the Rev. Rolf Wangberg officiating. Burial will be in the Wayne Cemetery, McIntire, Iowa. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday June 14, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy.

Lois Clark, of LeRoy, Minnesota, passed away June 11, 2011, at the Grand Meadow Health Care Center after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Lois Joan (Johnson) Clark was born on Oct. 17, 1947, to Orel and Lorenia (Prentis) Johnson in LeRoy. She graduated from LeRoy-Ostrander High School in 1965 and was united in marriage to Chester “Chet” Clark on September 23, 1967, in LeRoy. To this union, one daughter, Barbara, was born.

They made their home in LeRoy where Lois worked as a bookkeeper at Northern Country Coop until her retirement. Lois spent many hours sitting in her front porch, She liked to collect blue Fenton Glass, and over the years, Lois kept track of her many friends’ birthdays in her birthday book. Her only granddaughter, Kaitlin, was her pride and joy. Lois and Kaitlan had a very special bond. They were two of a kind when they went shoe shopping or when they were watching movies together.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Mrs Kenneth Kling); granddaughter, Kaitlin; brother, Roy (Ann) Johnson of Janesville, Minn., and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband on January 7, 1998; one brother Willard Johnson and sister-in-law, Doris Johnson.

Condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, June 13, 2011

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Helen Mae (Martin) Palenyk passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Good Shepherd Health Care Center in Mason City, Iowa.

Helen was born on her family farm northeast of Lyle Minnesota on a cold December day, five days before Christmas on December 20, 1924 to Melvin and Eva (Fossey) Martin. The doctor was busy that day as a neighbor on a near by farm was also having a baby, and he drove his horse drawn sleigh from farm to farm. She joined big brother, Lee in the family, and later little brother Andrew joined them. As a little girl, Helen loved playing with the kitties on the farm, dressing them up as her babies and pushing them in her doll buggy or placing them in her doll cradle. She also had a special bond with their farm dogs.

Her love for animals was one that she kept all of her life. Helen and her husband, Ozzie ran the Texas Pet Shop in El Cajon, California during the time they lived in San Diego in the early 1960s, with a wide range of critters to love, ranging from mice to monkeys. Helen always had a least one dog or cat in her home. It was with great sadness that she had to leave her beloved kitty, Libby, with her daughter Connie and granddaughter Sarah when she entered Good Shepherd in March, 2009. Connie drove Libby down from Minneapolis on many visits to the nursing home and the caring staff at Good Shepherd tried to see that mom got to see any animal that came to visit at the nursing home to satisfy her longing for her four legged friends.

Helen was a life long Lutheran, being baptized and confirmed in the Six Mile Grove Lutheran Church in rural Lyle, Minnesota. This was a church that was built by Norwegian immigrants in the 1860’s with her forefathers helping make the bricks that formed the walls of the church. Her father and mother and all of her grand parents and great grand parents are laid to rest in that church yard.

She moved to Mason City after her graduation from Lyle High School. She graduated from Hamilton Business College in Mason City and worked in the office of Decker’s Meat Packing Plant, where she met the love of her life, Oscar (Ozzie) Palenyk. Helen and Ozzie were wed in Des Moines on August 10, 1947.

Helen joined Trinity Lutheran Church in the 1940s after she moved to Mason City. At that time the church was meeting in the Palace Theater.

Helen and Ozzie were the proud parents of two daughters, Patty Lee (Paul) and Connie Mae (Stafford). Helen was the loving grandmother to Jason and Joshua Paul and Sarah and John Tyler Stafford, and great-grandmother to Wyatt Paul, all of whom survive her.

During Helen’s marriage to Ozzie, they moved to Florida where daughter Connie was born, to Bristow, Iowa, back to Mason City, to San Diego, California and returning to Mason City as Ozzie searched for ‘his ship to come in’.

She learned to drive later in the life, after her husband passed away. She enjoyed zipping around town in her little red Toyota to one of Jason or Josh’s baseball games. She became very interested in baseball by watching their games, and soon became a big Twins Baseball fan, just like her father had been before her.

Later in life, Helen worked for many years at McDonalds West. As the ‘lobby lady’ she always enjoyed seeing the little children in the lobby and getting ice cream cones for the tots.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Oscar (Ozzie) in 1978, her infant granddaughter, Hannah Stafford, 1998, and her brother Lee Martin in 2009.

[From Patty Palenyk Paul)

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Karen Johanna Linse, 64, of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, passed away Saturday evening, June 11, 2011, at the Prairie Manor Care Center surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 23, 1946, in Austin, to Willard “Bill” and Mary (McAfee) Oihus. Karen grew up in Austin and graduated from Austin High School in 1964, attended Austin Jr. College for two years and Mankato State, where she earned her bachelor of science degree. She taught elementary school in Faribault for one year and taught elementary school in Blooming Prairie for two years. On June 21, 1969, Karen married Michael Linse in Austin, Minn. The couple moved to Blooming Prairie in 1974. Karen worked at Prairie Manor Care Center for more than 33 years and as an LPN at Prairie Manor since 1992. She enjoyed reading, walking, shopping, stamp collecting and spending time with her precious grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Linse of Blooming Prairie; daughter, Jennifer (Davin) Johnson of Blooming Prairie; son, Jason Linse of Minneapolis; mother, Mary Oihus of Blooming Prairie; two grandchildren, Colby and Riley, and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Oihus; brother, Richard Oihus; cousin, Mark McAfee.

Memorial Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be held at Steele Center Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are preferred to ALS. Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, June 13, 2011

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Marion Gloriet Waldron, beloved mother and grandmother of Austin, passed away peacefully at Maple Manor Health Care in Rochester on Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the age of 96. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Marion was born on January 30, 1915, in Denton, Montana, to Helge and Clara (Hanson) Severson. She was baptized in Denton and confirmed at Red Oak Lutheran Church in Corning, Minnesota. Marion graduated from Austin High School in 1932. She went to Normal Teacher Training in Austin and taught school in Myrtle, Minnesota, for two years.

Marion married Cyle Richard Waldron on March 23, 1935, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Marion worked as a bookkeeper for F.W. Woolworth for 28 years in Austin. She and Cyle lived in Austin until Cyle’s retirement, then made their home on Teepeota Point, Wabasha, Minnesota, from 1975 until 1990. During the winters, they loved to travel to Florida, Arizona and Texas. Marion was a lifelong member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. She was a great cook and a fashionable lady. Her family has many fond memories of her, especially her Norweign prayers and stories of her childhood.

She is survived by two daughters, Marjean (Jerry) Kittleson of Rochester and Dellene (Richard W.) Anderson Cummings of Austin, nine grandchildren; Brad Kittleson, Scott (Jane) Kittleson, Randy (Tammy) Kittleson, Karin (Brad) Berg, Jody (Larry) Maricle, Shelly Olson, Brian (Melissa) Anderson, Eric Anderson, and David (Nicole) Anderson; 26 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis (Richard) Stellmaker of St. Louis Park; sister-in-law Julia Waldron of Austin; and many nieces and nephews. Marion is preceded in death by her husband, Cyle; parents; son-in-law, Gordon S. Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Breanna Berg and Derek Olson; brother Andrus Severson; sister-in-law, Esther Severson; brother-in-law, Dwight Waldron.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Ron Barnett officiating. Visitation is one hour before the service at the church. Interment is at Oakwood Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to St. Olaf Lutheran Church or The American Diabetes Association.

Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.

Austin Daily Herald online, June 13, 2011

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Martha Catherine Schneider, 93, of Adams, died, Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the Adams Health Care Center.

Martha was born on May 1, 1918, in Johnsburg, Minnesota, to Math and Emma (Steiger) Rauen. Martha was married on September 1, 1937, to Leo Schneider at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg. The Schneiders lived on a farm southeast of Johnsburg until moving to Adams in 1970. Leo and Martha celebrated their 70th anniversary on September 1, 2007.

Martha loved the farm and was Leo’s partner in farming, she was always beside him picking rock, planting crops in the spring and harvesting in the fall. Her gardens were always free of weeds. She canned all of their garden vegetables and pickles. Martha raised baby chicks, roosters, ducks and geese every year. Her son-in-law Duane made special rollaway nests for the eggs, to make egg gathering easier. Martha also cooked at the St. John School in Johnsburg and worked at the Libby Canning factory in Rochester

In their free time, Leo and Martha liked to go Bullhead fishing with Louise and Cliff. Martha also liked sewed, quilting and playing cards. She especially enjoyed getting together with relatives, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo Schneider; granddaughter, Jane Marie Merten; sisters and brothers-in-law: Bernetta and Joe Mullenbach and Isabella and Jake Rothamel; brothers and sisters-in-law: Art and Rose Rauen, John and LaVera Rauen; nephews, Kenneth Rauen and Duane Schneider; nieces, Miriam Schneider and Bernice King.

Martha is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Louise and Duane Merten of Adams; son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Monica Schneider of St. Clair, Minn.; grandchildren, Jim Merten and Jill and her children, Sidney and Maddy of Adams, Ron Merten of Adams, Thomas Merten of Adams, Dan and Pam Schneider of Avondale, Ariz., Joan and Brad Meyer of Dodge Center, Minn., Edward and Tami Schneider of Byron, Minn.; great-grandchildren, Haley Merten, Jessica Meyer, Adam Meyer and Justine Schneider; sisters and brother-in-law: Margaret and William Schneider of Adams, Minn., Ardella Gilles of Austin; nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Adams. There will be a Rosary on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Adams Funeral, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9:30 to 10:30 am. Thursday.

Casket bearers will be Jim Merten, Haley Merten, Ron Merten, Edward and Tami Schneider, Joan and Brad Meyer.

Austin Daily Herald online, June 13, 2011

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Ray Kiefer, 45, of Taopi, Minnesota, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, at his home.

Ray was born in Osage, Iowa, on August 1, 1965, to Chuck and Mary Ann (Reinartz) Kiefer. He attended and graduated from Leroy-Ostrander High School in 1983. On June 30, 1990, Ray married Debra Huntley at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Adams.

Ray worked on the family farm with his dad, brothers, children, nieces and nephews. Ray also worked for several years as a carpenter. Ray enjoyed seeing the world on his Harley. He also enjoyed going to antique Allis-Chalmers tractor shows and having campfires with his family. Ray especially loved taking his kids to their sporting activities.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom; grandparents, Floyd and Lucille Kiefer and Aug and Christine Reinartz.

Ray is survived by his wife, Deb Kiefer of Taopi; children, Haley Kiefer of Taopi, Alex Kiefer of Taopi and Nick Kiefer of Taopi; parents, Chuck and Mary Ann Kiefer of Taopi; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Jim Hanson of Albert Lea; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Dan and Annette Kiefer of Taopi, Curt and Jenny Kiefer of Taopi; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Thomas Loomis officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Taopi. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home Tuesday and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Austin Daily Herald online, June 13, 2011

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